What is the meaning of oyster?

noun

  • Marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell; found on the sea bed mostly in coastal waters.
  • Edible body of any of numerous oysters.
  • A small muscle on each side of the back of a fowl.

verb

  • Gather oysters, dig oysters. .
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